Thursday, February 18, 2016

3D Printing Service @ Cameron Library

As part of a pilot project, Cameron Library is providing 3D printing services with the Faculty of Science, in collaboration with the Physics Department's Science Hardware Hackerspace: The Shack. A TRex skull, pyramid, a topographical map of Everest - these are just a few of the 3D models printed at Cameron Library that could be used as education aids, prototype designs, objects for research projects, or other academic activities.

The new Machina mk2 3D printers use a plant-based, recyclable plastic filament to form layers of material of a digital model, one at a time, until the object is fully rendered. In addition to being for a classroom assignment or a research project, the object needs to print in 4 hours or less - so items that sit in the palm of your hand are eligible.

UAlberta faculty, students and staff are eligible to use the 3D printers for academic purposes, and it is free of charge. To learn more about this exciting new service including guidelines, submission forms and frequently asked questions, check out our 3D printing page.